CtidBlueMooner
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Re: Tribute to the Newcastle lads killed on MH17 at first ga
Just a heads up for Blues going on Sunday....would be good if we joined in:
"Calls are being made to make a 17th minute applause a season long honour to two devoted Toon fans killed on the doomed MH17.
Fans at St James’ Park staged the minute’s tribute to John Alder and Liam Sweeney when Newcastle United took on Real Sociedad yesterday.
And today the Chronicle is calling on supporters to make the acclaim a permanent fixture for all games this season.
We have joined forces with fan groups and Liam’s family who said yesterday’s applause was a nice touch to the game.
Liam’s dad Barry Sweeney said: “I didn’t know they were doing that but it’s a nice gesture. It would be great if they did it for the rest of the season and they would be part of every game.
“They will never be forgotten.
“If Liam knew everyone was clapping for him he wouldn’t have believed it but he would have been so proud.”
The 17th minute was chosen by fans due because of the flight number – MH17. Fanzine writer and lifelong Newcastle United supporter Steve Wraith echoed the calls.
He said: “It’s a great idea and a fitting tribute to two loyal Newcastle fans.
“It takes nothing to do that as a supporter and it is something which should be done.
“It’s something that will build momentum quickly. It started today and hopefully it will keep going and go on for the rest of the season.
“It’s only right to do something and it needs to be done at away games as well as at home games.”
Just a heads up for Blues going on Sunday....would be good if we joined in:
"Calls are being made to make a 17th minute applause a season long honour to two devoted Toon fans killed on the doomed MH17.
Fans at St James’ Park staged the minute’s tribute to John Alder and Liam Sweeney when Newcastle United took on Real Sociedad yesterday.
And today the Chronicle is calling on supporters to make the acclaim a permanent fixture for all games this season.
We have joined forces with fan groups and Liam’s family who said yesterday’s applause was a nice touch to the game.
Liam’s dad Barry Sweeney said: “I didn’t know they were doing that but it’s a nice gesture. It would be great if they did it for the rest of the season and they would be part of every game.
“They will never be forgotten.
“If Liam knew everyone was clapping for him he wouldn’t have believed it but he would have been so proud.”
The 17th minute was chosen by fans due because of the flight number – MH17. Fanzine writer and lifelong Newcastle United supporter Steve Wraith echoed the calls.
He said: “It’s a great idea and a fitting tribute to two loyal Newcastle fans.
“It takes nothing to do that as a supporter and it is something which should be done.
“It’s something that will build momentum quickly. It started today and hopefully it will keep going and go on for the rest of the season.
“It’s only right to do something and it needs to be done at away games as well as at home games.”